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The 30th Annual Long Island Archives Conference
Monday, March 16, 2026 at Farmingdale State College, SUNY
EMBRACING CHANGE
What does it mean to embrace change? Do we actively embrace it? Is it scary, met with resistance, or flat-out rejected by ourselves, our colleagues or the organizations we work for? Perhaps it is an overload of change; too much too fast, that has us concerned. Perhaps you are ready for change and eager to see what’s ahead.
Join us at the 30th Annual Long Island Archives Conference where we will hear from the following speakers:
Marie Penny, Archivist, Planting Fields Foundation Marie Penny is the Michael D. Coe Archivist for Planting Fields Foundation, a historic Gold Coast estate in Oyster Bay, New York. After graduating from Queens College at the City University of New York with a Masters in Library Science, she began her career as an archivist with roles at Meier Partners, the Norton Museum of Art, and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. She has been published in The Magazine Antiques and has presented at symposia at Docomomo, Yale University, and New York Archives Week. Presentation: Spaces for Learning—the SUNY Years at Planting Fields
During the mid-twentieth century, many Gold Coast estates were required to adapt to a changing world. Planting Fields forged a new identity when it was deeded to the state of New York in 1949. From 1956-1971, it was home to several fledgling State University of New York (SUNY) colleges. The story of Planting Fields often focuses on the Coe family, however, these intermediary years tell us about a pivotal moment on Long Island, where the development of college campuses and the formation of educational programs converge. Planting Fields Foundation Archives offers a window into this time, and the complexity of changes that shaped Planting Fields’ future as a historic site and house museum.
 Robert Anen, Project Archivist, Long Island Library Resources Council Robert has been the Project Archivist at LILRC since 2022 and will soon be entering his third year in that role. He was raised on Long Island, earned his MA at NYU’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) Program and his BA in Film Studies and Production at Hofstra University. Presentation: Accessing Archives Program - Highlights From the Field Robert Anen will discuss the projects he fulfilled since our last conference. If you have been reading the Long Island Archives Newsletter, you have read his column describing his work for each organization. His presentation will include the projects he has completed for Farmingdale Public Library, Sayville Library, Three Village Historical Society, Long Beach Public Library, Sea Cliff Village Museum, Peninsula Public Library, Planting Fields Foundation, Merrick Library, Jericho Public Library, Seaford Public Library, and the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum.  Amy Folk, Manager of Collections, Oysterponds Historical Society & Southold Historical Museum, Town of Southold Historian Amy Folk is a 40+ year veteran of the history world. She is the Town of Southold Historian, manager of collections for the Oysterponds Historical Society and the Southold Historical Museum. Ms Folk has co-authored 5 books on local history and has written two more. A past president of the Long Island Museum Association. Region 2 co-chair and has just stepped up to be the 1st Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Public Historians of New York State. Presentation: Adventures in Augmented Reality In 2023, Oysterponds Historical Society, thanks to a grant provided by the Gardiner Foundation, was given the opportunity to set up an Augmented Reality program. Learn about the choices the staff had to make and their experience in the creation of the program… and was it worth it?
Dee Bowers, Archives Manager, Center for Brooklyn History Dee Bowers (They/Them) has worked as an archivist at Brooklyn Public Library for over a decade and is currently the Archives Manager at BPL's Center for Brooklyn History. A fourth generation Brooklynite, they are devoted to making the borough’s history accessible for all. 
Natiba Guy-Clement, Director of Special Collections, Center for Brooklyn History Natiba Guy-Clement (she/her) is a 25 plus year research and special collection library professional, and Director of Special Collections at Center for Brooklyn History. She has been a part of the Brooklyn Library team for the past 9 years, first as the Manager of Special Collections at the former Brooklyn Collection at the Central library. She currently stewards the Center for Brooklyn History’s collections which include archival collection, rare books, digital assets and art and artifacts. As a Brooklynite, Natiba enjoys using her special collections experience in service of the borough. Presentation: Making the Center for Brooklyn History: Reflections on combining two major institutions In February 2020, Brooklyn Public Library and Brooklyn Historical Society announced that they would merge to create the Center for Brooklyn History (CBH). The very next month, New York City went into COVID lockdown. It was only the first, albeit perhaps the most arduous, hurdle to the historic merger of these two major cultural heritage institutions. Two members of the CBH collections team will share insights and reflections about the work accomplished so far and the path ahead.
We hope to see you there. One ticket price for all - open to non-members! Students receive special pricing with proof of current enrollment. Code of Conduct
For questions, please email Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org. Contact Hours: 3.5 Program Recording: In-Person Meeting Ticket Price (same for all): $50 FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS - 1. If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org to check your registration. 2. If you have any questions regarding this program or registration and program access, please contact Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org 3. Please be advised, all invoices for events, programs, or conferences must be paid no later than 60 days from the event date to avoid account suspension. 4. Cancellations must be made 5 full business days ahead of the event (at this time guest count must be confirmed with the venue).
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